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NRS, a US-based renewable energy developer, has announced that Shallow Basket Energy is now operating. The 140 MWac solar energy and 50 MW battery storage project, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, reached commercial operation in August 2025.
To recognise the start of Shallow Basket Energy’s operations, NRS hosted a grand opening event on site. Officials from NRS, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Guzman Energy, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) and other organisations joined to celebrate the project. Shallow Basket Energy is located on land owned by the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Jicarilla Apache Nation will benefit from power produced by the project through its wholesale power supply agreement with Guzman Energy.
Jicarilla Apache Nation President Adrian Notsinneh said, “The Shallow Basket Energy Project represents more than just clean power; it’s a powerful step forward in the Jicarilla Apache Nation’s journey toward energy sovereignty and economic self-determination. By hosting this project on our land, we’re honoring our legacy of environmental stewardship while creating opportunities for our people and contributing to a more sustainable future for the region.”
Shallow Basket Energy is now producing enough power for 38,000 homes annually and boosting local grid reliability by storing and dispatching power when it’s needed. Leveraging the US supply chain for renewable energy, Shallow Basket Energy incorporates Tesla’s grid forming technology and Megapack 2XL units which were manufactured in Lathrop, California. Albuquerque-based Gridworks completed construction of the project.
Bill Whitlock, CEO, National Renewable Solutions said, “The on-time, on-budget completion of Shallow Basket Energy is a major milestone for our partners and especially for NRS as it completes our transition to an IPP. Importantly, Shallow Basket Energy demonstrates how we are meeting rising demand for reliable energy while delivering on our customers’ commitment to environmental stewardship.”
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